Popular political hotspot Jackson’s Bistro wrangles with landlord
Jackson’s Bistro, on Harbor Island in the heart of downtown Tampa, has been a staple of the community since 1997. More than a simple bistro within the 10,000-square-foot mixed-use property known as Knights Point Retail Center, Jackson’s has hosted everything from political events to nonprofit fundraisers. And Friday and Saturday nights, the bistro transforms into a nightclub. In September 2014 Tampa-based Convergent Capital Partners purchased the Knights Point property for $7.5 million, followed by an announcement of plans to spend…